States of Matter
This state of matter has a definite shape and volume
What is a solid?
Tearing paper is an example of this type of change
What is PHYSICAL CHANGE?
The center of an atom is called the __________
What is the NUCLEUS?
A substance made of only one type of atom
What is an ELEMENT?
Energy of motion is called ________ energy
What is KINETIC?
Heat transfer through direct contact is called _______
What is CONDUCTION?
A circuit where all parts share the same path
What is a SERIES CIRCUIT?
In this state, particles move freely and spread out completely
What is a GAS?
Burning wood is an example of this type of change
What is CHEMICAL CHANGE?
Protons have this type of charge
What is POSITIVE?
When two or more elements are chemically combined
What is a COMPOUND?
Stored energy due to position is called ________ energy
What is POTENTIAL?
Heat transfer through fluids (liquids or gases)
What is CONVECTION?
A circuit with multiple paths for electricity
What is a PARALLEL CIRCUIT?
This state has a definite volume, but takes the shape of its container
What is a LIQUID?
This type of change forms a new substance
What is a CHEMICAL CHANGE?
The atomic number tells you how many _______ are in an atom
What are PROTONS?
When substances are mixed, but not chemically bonded
What is a MIXTURE?
This type of energy is stored in food
What is CHEMICAL ENERGY
Heat transfer through waves without touching
What is RADIATION?
An electromagnet needs electricity and a ________
What is a COIL OF WIRE?
This state of matter is made of charged particles and found in stars
What is PLASMA?
Melting ice into water is this type of change
What is a PHYSICAL CHANGE?
Elements in the same column on the periodic table are called a __________
What is a GROUP (FAMILY)?
In this type of bond, electrons are shared
What is a COVALENT BOND?
Turning on a generator changes mechanical energy into __________ energy
What is ELECTRICAL?
Materials that allow electricity to flow easily are called ________
What are CONDUCTORS?
Wrapping more wire around an electromagnet makes it ________
What is STRONGER?
When temperature increases, particles generally move ________
What is FASTER?
Rusting iron is a sign that a ___________ change has occured
What is a CHEMICAL?
Elements in the same group have similar _________
What are PROPERTIES?
In this bond, electrons are transfered
What is an IONIC BOND?
The highest point on a hill has the greatest _______ energy
What is POTENTIAL?
What is INCREASE?
Resistance makes electric current flow ________
What is SLOWER?